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How do I go about getting the orignal Will from New York state after the person has deceased?

How do I go about getting the orignal Will from New York state after the person has deceased?

Full question:

How do I go about getting the orignal Will from New York state after the person has deceased?

Category: Wills and Estates
Date: 04/07/2025
State: New Jersey

Answer:

I suggest contacting the probate clerk of courts where the will was probated or it may have been filed at the recorder's office in the county where the deceased resided.

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